[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

Thanks Brother! Have since picked up a lightly used 2018 Atlantis. Hugh On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 7:41:39 PM UTC-8 Sky Coulter wrote: > Hugh - i don’t onow how reliable it is, but will had a pic in one of the > updates last year w the frame schedule. > > Sky in new west > > -- You

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

That's very similar to (and OTC) of the effect the rheumatologist mentioned to me. Will have to try. Seems very similar to some embrocades commonly used by racers facing less than optimal weather conditions. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:06:05 PM UTC-5 Robert Hakim

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

Killer build Andrew We'd love to see some updated pictures if you've got any Jared On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:21:39 PM UTC-8 Andrew Stevens wrote: > Sam, the MBs were 90s mtbs, more similar to an Atlantis than a Susie. The > Susie has a much more upright position, and a radically

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen Build

The stem is too tall, and I believe that it is the raw finish - bought it a couple of years ago. It turns out that I had the seat adjusted for the bike stand clamp and not for me and once the seat was lowered properly, the handlebars are way up there - I am changing to a 6 degree 100mm stem -

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

Yes more pictures please Andrew. I'd especially like another shot of the handlebars. Those are exactly what I've been dreaming about lately. I'm trying the Persuader bars on my Atlantis. After going that wide, the swept Riv bars seem so narrow. I'd love a wide version of the Albatross or

Re: [RBW] Re: Widest tire fit on Homer Hilsen?

My size 67 AHH fits Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass tires (700 x 44) just fine. I did notice that after many miles the rear tire grew a little in size due to slightly higher PSI and greater load than the front, and became a tighter fit between the chain stays, so at that point I swapped the front

Re: [RBW] WTB: Saluki, 54cm or thereabouts

Looks like it's actually closer to a 54cm by riv's chart. On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 4:09:33 PM UTC-8 Brendan Willard in SF wrote: > I have a 56cm Saluki that I might part with. Frameset or built. > > Brendan in SF > > On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:18:52 PM UTC-8 rcn...@hotmail.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. L for Sale

Hi. 52 frame size Brian O On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 05:58 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) < thesixtht...@gmail.com> wrote: > Frame size? > > On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 1:23:07 AM UTC-5 brianma...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> for I bought a Clem Smith Jr. last September and have ridden

Re: [RBW] Wool bandanas?

Thanks, Curtis! It would be perfect if it wasn't printed with a logo. On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 6:58:59 PM UTC-5 Curtis wrote: > Hi, > > This one may tick a few of your boxes. I have no experience with this > item. > https://www.woolsleepingbag.com/product/merino-bandana/ > > Enjoy, > >

[RBW] Re: Frame schedule 2021

What is the Charlie model? On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 5:52:14 AM UTC-5 Hugh Smitham wrote: > Thanks Brother! Have since picked up a lightly used 2018 Atlantis. > > Hugh > > On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 7:41:39 PM UTC-8 Sky Coulter wrote: > >> Hugh - i don’t onow how reliable it is, but

[RBW] Re: For those who like double top tubes AND mixtes...

Looks a lot like an old tradesman's work bicycle, more commonly seen with the small front wheel (and level racks--something seems amiss there.) Some would have had advertising signage attached to those tubes. I'm guessing that's a good fifty pounds of bicycle right there. Not including the

[RBW] Re: For those who like double top tubes AND mixtes...

Love the artwork but those racks are distracting  On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 9:46:05 PM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > Looks a lot like an old tradesman's work bicycle, more commonly seen with > the small front wheel (and level racks--something seems amiss there.) Some > would have had

Re: [RBW] WTB: Saluki, 54cm or thereabouts

Hello everyone, Thank you, thank you, and thank you for the counsel and assistance. The last week's been a bit of a busy pitch, and I am sorry for leaving my end of the line dead when help was on the other end. My Riv hopeful had indeed already done due diligence on that great North

Re: [RBW] Wool bandanas?

Smartwool makes one: https://www.smartwool.com/shop/merino-150-bandana-sw005504 Dimensions aren't listed (thank you, "One Size") but it looks to be standard bandana size. I have a couple of Icebreaker merino bandanas I picked up several years ago at Sierra Trading Post. It doesn't look like

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: Bikes on eBay, CraigsLIst, and Other Sites

To Jim M, what is the seat height on your Legolas? Lovely color. On Monday, January 25, 2021 at 2:53:21 PM UTC-8 Jim M. wrote: > I have an 89 pbh and am 6' 1". My 59 Legolas fit great. You can see how > much seatpost I had showing here: > [image: 6773347072_3155c76616_c.jpg] > > jim m > walnut

[RBW] Re: WTB: 62 Hillborne Canti -black

Abcyclehank has a frame/bb/etc if that would help: https://groups.google.com/g/rbw-owners-bunch/c/oMmx55CCmuI On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 1:21:09 AM UTC-5 rusty miller wrote: > > Long shot, looking for a 62 Hillborne in Black. Preferably a Canti version. > > Got one for the wife a few

[RBW] Re: Wool Not-Too-Tights Rivendell Sells

One of my favorite pants to wear around. They actually look nice enough that I wear them out while running errands. I just hope no one thinks I’m wearing “long Johns!” On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 6:28:49 AM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > This is brand Riv imports from the packaging. Be your own

[RBW] Clem Smith H 59cm

Like new, color "grilver". Features Nitto Losco vars and Nitto tallux stem, microshift shifters, Deore v brakes, two wheel sets (original stock wheels Alex DM24 to Deore hubs with the original 9 speed cassette AND Velocity Dyads to Shimano Deore hubs hand built by Rivendell wheel builder),

[RBW] On the subject of VO Bars

Not that you asked for more endorsements but I put the VO Klunker on my wife’s MB-4 and we both love it. Wide enough to wrangle the bike around, nice comfortable sweep, room for accessories... Highly recommend this bar. > On Feb 2, 2021, at 08:03, Mark Roland wrote: > >  > Just an FYI, the

[RBW] Re: Crash Inspection Advice

Thanks, everyone. I ended up reaching out to a well established local shop I used before I started doing my own wrenching. They were happy to take my bike. They said that they have done post-crash inspections for insurance previously and know the drill. They are also Riv-knowledgeable /

[RBW] Re: Crash Inspection Advice

Oh wow, I ride my Appaloosa on that trail at least 3 times a week. I’ve had a few close calls with kids and distracted people, but never anything aggro like that. Sorry to hear! If you need to ride an Appaloosa for a while, you’re welcome to take mine for a spin. I’ve got a couple other bikes

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. L for Sale

Size 52 according to another post by Brian. If it was a 45 I’d buy it for my partner today! On Tuesday, 2 February 2021 at 05:58:26 UTC-8 Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY) wrote: > Frame size? > > On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 1:23:07 AM UTC-5 brianma...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> for

[RBW] Re: On the subject of VO Bars

I have the VO Klunker bars on my Roscoe Bubbe mountain Mixte. Had it in to my local REI and one of the bike mechanics was from the Bay Area and was thrilled to see the bike. (I’m in PA). He was saying how he never sees them out east but saw them frequently in Berkeley where he had worked at

[RBW] Wool bandanas?

Anyone out there know of a maker or vendor of wool bandanas? I'm talking about 20x20" squares of wool, similar to a standard cotton bandana. Tom Bihn had something called the Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth which came in some

[RBW] Re: Clem Smith Jr. L for Sale

Frame size? On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 1:23:07 AM UTC-5 brianma...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi all, > for I bought a Clem Smith Jr. last September and have ridden and enjoyed > it but now it is time to sell. This bike has been upgraded as follows" > > generator hub and light > > better Shimano

Re: [RBW] Re: FS: 59 Waterford/Riv Heron Touring, complete bike

No worries, Tom. I was hoping that we'd be close enough to allow a test ride. Unfortunately I'm still not confident enough in my size to take a gamble but best of luck with the sale! Someone is going to get a great ride. Ray On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:22:31 AM UTC-6 Tom Goodmann wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

I haven't ridden a Gus or Suzie, but I have had a similar experience on more conventional MTBs. If I set the bars up high and back for ultimate comfort, there's not enough weight on the front tire to "bite" into the terrain, and handling suffers, IMO. If you're just tootling along, the sit up

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 12:28:41 PM UTC-7 Christopher Cote wrote: > I haven't ridden a Gus or Suzie, but I have had a similar experience on > more conventional MTBs. If I set the bars up high and back for ultimate > comfort, there's not enough weight on the front tire to "bite" into

Re: [RBW] Brand New 1" Tange Threaded Headset

It’s yours! You can PayPal me at campyonly...@me.com Be sure to include a shipping address. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Feb 2, 2021, at 9:44 AM, David Hays <23writ...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I’ll

Re: [RBW] Brand New 1" Tange Threaded Headset

I’ll take it Eric if available. David Hays > On Feb 2, 2021, at 12:39 PM, 'Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch > wrote: > > Came with a bike as a spare part. Never used, still in the original wrapping. > Made by Tange. Perfect complement to any Riv-ish bike with a standard quill > stem. > >

[RBW] Re: Gus Boots Willsen Build

Those stems look pretty neat (especially in Ti!) but are definitely massively tall. I have a 90mm Cigne that I'm only keeping in case I build a VO Neutrino in the future, because it has a pretty low stack height. That build is spectacular. It would look super nice with a Simworks cromo stem

Re: [RBW] Re: Crash Inspection Advice

I'm glad to hear you're doing well and on the mend, and I'm wishing you a complete and speedy recovery. On Feb 2, 2021, at 8:52 AM, Litho wrote: > Thanks, everyone. I ended up reaching out to a well established local shop > I used before I started doing my own wrenching. They were

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

"Twitchy" often means different things (I'm guilty of using it to describe multiple things myself) but, if Andrew means what I think he menas, then "yes," I am experiencing it too. Namely, I have to make constant small steering corrections - especially at slow speed. This isn't a flaw in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

re: Andrew's comment that the steering is "light to the point of being twitchy" I'm curious if others have that experience. I ride hands free all the time (again, XL frame + 10cm DirtDrop + choco bars) and find the bike to be supremely stable and not at all twitchy. Basically, my question

[RBW] FS: Brand New 1" Tange Threaded Headset

Came with a bike as a spare part. Never used, still in the original wrapping. Made by Tange. Perfect complement to any Riv-ish bike with a standard quill stem. $25 shipped in the CONUS. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy -- You received

[RBW] All-Road Revolution book illustrator Miyoshi???

Anyone know if the illustrator named "Miyoshi" has a online portfolio? Thanks! Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] FS: Handlebars, cockpits, stems, tires, etc.

Time to purge! Here's the photo album of all the stuff listed below. Prices include shipping CONUS 1. *Salsa Cowbell handlebars 42cm: *Ridden once, just didn't like the shape but I know a lot of people do! $40 2. *Rivendell cockpit:

[RBW] Re: FS: Riv Sweater (M), SaddleSack (Lg), Trunk Sack and Tube Bar Bag

The Smythe Bar Tube bag is sold pending delivery/handoff in the East Bay on Thursday afternoon. David On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 12:29:26 AM UTC-8 Hetchins52 wrote: > For Sale/or WTT for/toward one, or a pair, of Rene Herse Switchback Hill > 650x48 tires, regular or EL; Or, a nice 26.8

Re: [RBW] Wool bandanas?

Hi, This one may tick a few of your boxes. I have no experience with this item. https://www.woolsleepingbag.com/product/merino-bandana/ Enjoy, Curtis On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 11:29 AM Eric Marth wrote: > Anyone out there know of a maker or vendor of wool bandanas? I'm talking > about 20x20"

Re: [RBW] WTB: Saluki, 54cm or thereabouts

I have a 56cm Saluki that I might part with. Frameset or built. Brendan in SF On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:18:52 PM UTC-8 rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: > No difference that I can tell! > > Ryan > > -- > *From:* rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com on > behalf of Robert

Re: [RBW] Re: Any Susie owners out there?

I guess I am either blessed or cursed with less sensitivity in these matters. I tend to ride the same roads and trails 80 percent (or more) of the time, and over the years I've ridden them with lots of different bikes with lots of different geometries and setups. I'm not sure exactly what

Re: [RBW] For those who like double top tubes AND mixtes...

What a find! You just watch...someone is gonna get one of these made now and we will all debate the best color to use. On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 10:22 PM LeRoy wrote: > I was in a lighting store last weekend looking for the perfect pair of > sconce lights. I came out with the lights and a new

Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?

Thanks Will B and Will D. I have an older pair of the Lake winter shoes (even older than the MXZ303, from looking at the pictures), and they're quite warm I usually have to wear them only a few times each winter, but when I need them, I'm glad I have them. I had a pair of later Lake winter road

[RBW] Re: Fender for Gus Boots Willsen

Thanks for the info- I never knew those existed. The lack of wider rim brake rims is really what kept me from jumping on a Gus/Susie. But these look like a good option, nice work finding them! So many great little details on this build! On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 12:20:40 PM UTC-8 iamkeith